Anyone know of free CAD programs that are decent?

[toro1]

I need to do some pipeline layout work and was wondering if anyone knows of a free basic CAD program that is available. I would like one that has a short learning curve to become proficient in the basics, but could be also be used to do some detailed dimensional work if needed.

TIA

[Paseclipse]

SolidWorks has a free trial offer- http://www.solidworks.com/sw/purchas...FU1qfgodHt4LIg

Maybe check out their student version, you can get it for cheap and have the bare bones version of the software.

[Scratch705]

http://cad.about.com/od/Personal_CAD/tp/Five-Top-Free-Cad-Packages.htm

here you go.

I used the google's sketchup before.

[yellowsulphur]

For 2D CAD, Draftsight from dassault systems is good.

[toro1]

Thanks gents, I will investigate the options.

[FIREBALL_BRIAN]

Don't waste your time with solid works. That's not what you want.
Google sketchup would be an intro.
Basic CAD would be more ideal

[dezertrat21]

Autodesk 360 fusion. Free for a year if you are make less than $100,000 on the product and is renewable for free each year. Made by the same company as solidworks. The only down fall is it is cloud based.

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[speedrrracer]

Autodesk 360 fusion. Free for a year if you are make less than $100,000 on the product and is renewable for free each year. Made by the same company as solidworks. The only down fall is it is cloud based.

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[MJB]

What about converting igs files to stp?

[jimx]

Autodesk 360 fusion. Free for a year if you are make less than $100,000 on the product and is renewable for free each year. Made by the same company as solidworks. The only down fall is it is cloud based.

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[dezertrat21]

In the signup fine print it says after the 30 days you can select to continue as a hobbyist for free as long as you make less than $100,000 on the product you design with it.

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[Den60]

SolidWorks has a free trial offer- http://www.solidworks.com/sw/purchas...FU1qfgodHt4LIg

Maybe check out their student version, you can get it for cheap and have the bare bones version of the software.

Solidworks is mainly for 3D work.

[njineermike]

ViaCad is good and doesn't cost a lot. TurboCad is another good entry level CAD program.

[SunsetIE]

bit torrent.

youre welcome.

[dezertrat21]

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